1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 496 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Giulietta | Montclair |
Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3130 mm |